Charity Digital - How Cyber Breaches affect Fundraising, Service Delivery, and More

Newscaster Charity Digital has released a video to help charities understand and defend against the threat of cyber-attacks

New Year, New Start, Ongoing Support – Citizens Advice Medway Continue to Champion those in Need, January 2022

Local charity Citizens Advice Medway continue their commitment to supporting the Medway residents through life’s uncertainties and obstacles

NCVO - The Findings into the Government’s Response to Volunteering in England amid COVID-19, Winter 2022

A study published recently analyses the Government’s response to volunteering in England, and its impact, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

Cold Weather Preparedness from The Emergencies Partnership

The Emergencies Partnership now has a collection of advice and guidance to support preparing for the challenges of cold weather

The King’s Fund - What is the Health and Care Bill and why does it matter, Winter 2022

National charity The King’s Fund talk about the NHS, social care, and all things health policy and leadership

The Medway VCS Transformation Academy and Alliance

The Medway VCS Transformation Academy and Alliance has been launched - and you are now invited to express your interest in joining these unique and valuable initiatives.

Local Job Vacancies

Local Job Vacancies

Plan B - The Latest Government Covid Restrictions Explained, December 2021

The UK Government recently imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant

The Launch of The Women & Girls Match Fund, Winter 2021/22

The UK's biggest match funding platform is about to launch their next campaign aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls

Government Funding Now Available to support Suicide Prevention Services, December 2021

The Government has launched a fund to help suicide prevention services meet increased demand in light of the pandemic.

UK Government announces COVID Antiviral Drugs to help Combat Winter Pandemic, October/November 2021

The Department for Health and Social Care has recently announced the upcoming release of antiviral drugs, designed to treat vulnerable patients against COVID-19

Encouraging Different Perspectives - Trustees’ Week Round-up, November 2021

MVA offers some articles from this year’s Trustees’ Week

To Access more Opportunities across a Range of Sectors – The Volunteering Futures Fund, November 2021

The Government recently opened a new fund, aimed at helping more people access volunteering opportunities across various sectors

Charity Digital - Easy Steps toward Sustainability

National newscaster Charity Digital recently published a guide for charities to help promote living a more sustainable lifestyle.

A Post-Covid Age of Optimism? – The Government Budget, Autumn 2021

On 27th October 2021, The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget and a multi-year Spending Review

Community Buildings and Outdoor Space Improvement Grants from Asda Foundation

A new grants programme has been launched by The Asda Foundation designed to help grassroots organisations improve local community spaces and places

Hosting Accessible Meetings Online – a Bitesize Briefing from MVA

MVA have released a new Bitesize Briefing Video on Hosting Accessible Online Meetings

The King’s Fund – How Integrated Care Systems will work under the Health and Care Bill

National charity The King’s Fund explore how planning and partnership bodies could work together based on the provisions currently drafted in the recent Health and Care Bill.

Charity Digital - How to Host a Hybrid Meeting, October 2021

National newscaster Charity Digital explore how charities can host meetings successfully, catering for attendees both virtually and in-person as the world of work goes hybrid

Share Your Views about Medway’s Local Plan – MVA Community Update Meeting, November 2021

Here’s how you can attend MVA’s upcoming Community Update Meeting which will explore the Medway Council’s future plans for the immediate and local region

Funding News Round-up, October 2021

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events from the Voluntary Sector

Funding Round-up – Children and Youth (part 3), October 2021

MVA offer a final collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around children and youth

Funding Round-up – Children and Youth (part 2), October 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around children and youth

Funding Round-up – Children and Youth (part 1), October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around children and youth

Funding Round-up (part 2), October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations

Funding Round-up (part 1), October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations

Funding Round-up – Community (part 3), September/October 2021

MVA offer a final collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Community (part 2), September/October 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Community (part 1), September/October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Environment, September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around environment

Funding Round-up – Physical Activity and Sport, September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around physical activity and sport

For Outstanding Contribution to the Voluntary Sector – The Barry Clout Award 2021

The search is on all across the Medway to recognise someone who has given up their skills, expertise and time helping others in the community.

Funding Round-up – Social Inclusion (part 2), September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around social inclusion

Funding Round-up – Social Inclusion (part 1), September/October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on social inclusion themes

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 2), September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 1), September/October 2021

MVA provide a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

Funding Round-up – Arts and Culture, September 2021

MVA provide a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on arts and culture

MVA – New Website and MVN Relaunch

MVA launches wide range of new, FREE Volunteering Resources

Zurich offer guidance for looking after employee health and wellbeing on returning to the workplace

International organisation Zurich provides resources and guidance for businesses to bring employees safely back to the workplace.

News Round-up, September 2021

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events for the charity sector

Charity Digital - Cyber Security Round-up, September 2021

Some recent articles offering guidance on keeping charities digitally safe.

Charity Digital – A Guide to Applying for Full Cost Recovery

Charity Digital offers guidance to help charities apply for full cost recovery when applying for funding grants

I Get By With A Little Help from My Friends - Part of Contextual Safeguarding Webinar Series from MRC

National initiative Making Research Count continues their series of webinars related to Contextual Safeguarding.

Meeting as equals – RSA Explores an Asset-based Approach in Charities

RSA has published a report designed to help charities become better at helping provide relief and support community

My Funding Central – New Portal to continue Access to Charity Funding and Support

The creators of NCVO’s grant finding portal, recently launched an alternative solution allowing charities to continue accessing grants data.

Win them Back – A Guide to Help Charities Re-engage Volunteers, August 2021

Galaxy Digital have compiled resources to help charities encourage volunteers to return in light of COVID-19.

Funding Round-up Part 3 – July/August 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations

Support for Small Charities - The GSK Grow Programme from The King’s Fund

To mark the anniversary of their IMPACT awards, International organisation GSK has also launched their new Grow Programme to support small charities.

News Round-up, August 2021

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events that may be of interest to local VCS groups and organisations

Funding Round-up Part 2 – July/August 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations aimed at helping charities continue their work in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Funding, Training and More - The GSK Impact Awards 2022

The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding (up to £50k), training and development for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing

Can we be Better Prepared? – UK Government's Call for Evidence for a National Resilience Strategy

The UK Government is asking the country to contribute in efforts to explore and build a more resilient nation.

Rewriting the Rules of Child Protection - Part 1 of Contextual Safeguarding Webinar Series

'Making Research Count' holds a webinar exploring the subject matter related to Contextual Safeguarding.

MVA Launch FREE Safeguarding & DBS Checking Training

MVA Launch FREE Safeguarding & DBS Checking Training through their Youtube channel

Reflecting, Preparing, Advertising and More – Free Tools for Trustee Recruitment

Reach Volunteering have provided some excellent guidance and tools to help you with trustee recruitment

Covid-19 Vaccination Helpline launched for Kent and Medway citizens

Kent and Medway have launched a Covid-19 Vaccination Helpline for local citizens.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - Nominations now Open

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is now open for nominations - if you have a volunteer in your team that you think deserves this, find out how to nominate them.

Charity Digital - How to Keep Mobile Devices Safe

Charity Digital share up to date information and guidance for keeping your Mobile devices safe

Conversations through Covid-19 - How VCS can Help Lonely People Reconnect after Lockdown

Campaign to End Loneliness explore conversations through Covid-19 and how the VCS can Help Lonely People Reconnect after Lockdown

Government News Round-up - July 2021

MVA have collated a range of UK Government's News and Updates that may be use and relevance to Medway's VCS

Social Lending - Help available for Charities during the Pandemic from KCF

Kent Community Foundation is still taking applications for their social lending programmes designed to help local charities, CIOs and CICs amid the pandemic.